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Editors Select, December 2016 - My team knows that I have some very obvious "author crushes" - as in, whenever I hear that one of said authors is coming out with a new release, I jump on the opportunity to listen to their book as soon as possible. Michael Lewis is one of these people. He's known for his accessible and incredibly interesting "backstage pass looks" into the inner workings of a particular industry - in my current favorites, Flash Boys and Liars' Poker, it's the world of finance - and in The Undoing Project (which is gunning for a top spot on my Michael Lewis list) it's behavioral economics...partially. It's about a friendship that completely revolutionized what is known as "Big Data" and increased the use and reliability of algorithms. Dennis Boutsikaris, with his clear and knowing voice, does an incredible job of highlighting the conversational tone Michael Lewis is known for. Laura, Audible Editor

Publisher's Summary

Forty years ago Israeli psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky wrote a series of breathtakingly original studies undoing our assumptions about the decision-making process. Their papers showed the ways in which the human mind erred systematically when forced to make judgments about uncertain situations. Their work created the field of behavioral economics, revolutionized Big Data studies, advanced evidence-based medicine, led to a new approach to government regulation, and made much of Michael Lewis' own work possible. Kahneman and Tversky are more responsible than anybody for the powerful trend to mistrust human intuition and defer to algorithms.

The Undoing Project is about the fascinating collaboration between two men who have the dimensions of great literary figures. They became heroes in the university and on the battlefield - both had important careers in the Israeli military - and their research was deeply linked to their extraordinary life experiences. In the process they may well have changed for good mankind's view of its own mind.

Behind the scenes of amazing science

Tversky and Kahneman are without doubt two of my favorite scientists, all categories. Their ideas are straightforward and easy to comprehend, yet what they showed about our biased thinking is profound and has widespread implications. They have explained why politicians and the media tend to favour anecdotal evidence (stories about individuals are more easy to identify with) over statistical evidence, despite the fact the latter is much more relevant. Their theories also have huge relevance in everyday life. For example I am certain that much arguing among couples is due to confirmation bias - I remember every time I pick up my underwear enforcing my self-image as a super tidy guy, whereas my partner tends to remember the times I left underwear on the floor, thus enforcing her image of me as a… not so tidy person. If you are not already familiar with their theories then pick up a book and study as soon as possible. You will not regret it!

Anyhow, I have read several books about the couple Tversky and Kahneman, including Kahnemans Thinking fast and slow. And yes, as this book will make clear, they were indeed a couple in every way except for the romantic/sexual way. They had some very productive years together and then they had more dramatic years. There is betrayal and jealousy and there is reconciliation. This goes on and on, like an academic version of paradise hotel, until Tversky’s death - which is the reason why he did not get a nobel prize (you have to be alive). Before I end this review I should also add that the author, Micheal Lewis, is one of the best page-turner producers I know. You rarely get bored when you read his books - indeed, he acts in accordance with how Tversky and Kahneman would argue that you get attention; focus on persons rather than stats and facts.

In summary, this book will give you an overview of some of the most important and influential theories in psychology and economy, spiced with the personal stories of two academics, written by a masterful author. The only reason I am not giving it five stars is because I think “Thinking fast and slow” is better - it focuses more on the theories which I personally like. However, this book was still more accessible.

Entertaining, but...

The Undoing Project is a well-written, well-read study of two brilliant psychologists, Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahnemann, who changed the nature of economic theory. The book is fun to hear, as both characters have lively, competitive personalities. Examples of their counter-intuitive experiments in human psychology, tested on dozens or hundreds of students and others, offer challenging games as the book is read.

But there is a major drawback in listening to complex material in the car. You can’t rewind, to listen to a challenging section a second time, at least I can’t. So a lot of the author’s insights fade too quickly, as the reader moved on.

The book is well worth a listen, for the lively personalities, the anecdotes and the frequently lucid explanations of Tversky’s and Kahnemann’s theories. You will finish the book wanting to learn more about their work.

I loved learning about two very smart men.

This is biographical about two men Daniel Kahneman (DK) and Amos Tversky (AT). There is a little about their backgrounds. Most of this is about their work, discoveries, and interaction as adults. They had a close partnership for about ten years. That slowed down after they moved to the U.S. and lived in different places.

There were many fascinating ideas in this book. I previously read the book Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. Some of those ideas were also mentioned in this book.

The biggest idea from these two men was that human intuition, opinions, and judgement is faulty, not reliable, not predictable. Most economists were reluctant to accept this. It ruined their supply/demand/market ideas. But eventually they accepted it. Thus the Nobel prize in Economics was given to DK in 2002. Since the Nobel prize is only given to living people AT was not named, but everyone knew he was part of it.

One example is doctors. They interviewed doctors asking what they looked for when deciding if something was stomach cancer (or it may have been ulcers, I forget). They came up with a list which they put into a computer. Then they did a study giving test cases to doctors. The computer consistently beat the doctors. And, doctors even disagreed with themselves - when given the same case twice sometimes the doctors would give different answers.

backstory to a 2002 nobel prize

? are you interested in the origins of behavioral economics ? have you heard the names amos tversky and daniel kahneman? would it intrigue you to know more about their backstory

the well known author, michael lewis, has written a great book for you he skillfully chronicles the lives and achievements of these two bold menin it, we learn about the real cost and method of generating world changing ideas

tversky and kahneman came of age in the early days of the nation of israelmilitary service was mandatory, for able men, and israel's survival was uncertainhebrew university (HU) was a magnet for diligent and intelligent young israeli minds

tversky and kahneman met at HU and brought its' psychology department into beingthey were daring, brilliant and together formed a perfect academic yin-and-yangas a pair, they brought out, in each other, their best and most original thoughts

sadly ego, divorce and separate appointments at US universities took their tollwhat began as a productive and ideal marriage of 2 great minds slowly unravelled tversky's diagnosis, at 59, of metastatic melanoma prompted a reconciliation

kahneman's 2002 nobel prize in economics, came 6 years after tversky's deathlewis's understated style makes these 2 brilliant men more sympathetic and humani will now re-read kahneman's " thinking fast and slow " with a new appreciation

Not what i expected

I think that what most people love about Michael Lewis is his attention to detail.

This book goes into the deep thoughts between two Israeli doctors as they discover psychology of the "irrational"consumer.

My comments to Michael Lewis will be, great job on the research and the writing! You're an artist the way that you put things together.

I expected more details about their research and the data which was collected. There were just a couple of times where I was not clear about what their research was trying to represent. I feel like I need to go back and listen to the book again.

Overall I loved the story of the meaningful purpose between these two men as i have read other books which often quote their work. It is interesting to know about the sweat and tears behind their success.

A fascinating perspective on psychology

Three or four years ago I read thinking fast and slow, Kahneman's book on his insights. In MOT a psychologist so had no background on the ideas. I found the book to be lucid and compelling - a work of genius. The opportunity to read the background of the ideas and the thinkers who put it together I appreciate. Certainly not a substitute for thinking fast and slow, but providing insights that broadened my understanding of the ideas and their genisis. Recommended

Pressures of everyday psychology

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Amazing insight into an amazing partnership

Any additional comments?

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